Pubdate: Mon, 28 Sep 2015
Source: Province, The (CN BC)
Copyright: 2015 Postmedia Network Inc.
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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/476
Author: Christopher Anstee
Page: 11

IGNORE OLD PEOPLE

After reading Gordon Clark's comments on Vancouver's marijuana debate,
I am again left wondering when we will wake up to the reality that pot
and the dispensaries aren't going anywhere.

Occasionally you read about a teenager getting sick from eating a
marijuana product, but is this really news? Does the media cover every
teen sent to hospital for drinking too much alcohol?

The previous generations that left our world in a toxic shambles
should move aside with their antiquated views and let this issue be
resolved by forward-thinking, rational and informed persons.

Pot is never going to go away, criminal organizations that make money
off the illegality of marijuana are here to stay and we need to put the
harm-reduction model into play. Legalize pot, tax it and use those
funds to help our city become better.

Christopher Anstee,

Vancouver
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